F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop I think there might be an issue with your RAM, but I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong without checking the right parts.

I think there might be an issue with your RAM, but I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong without checking the right parts.

I think there might be an issue with your RAM, but I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong without checking the right parts.

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Crafter_015
Member
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10-29-2022, 01:22 PM
#1
Hello, I own a PC for approximately three years now and have been facing significant slowdowns. Before sharing more details, here are my specifications: CPU – Ryzen 9 3900X (Auto OC), GPU – RTX 3070 Ti FE (Automatic Tuning), Motherboard – X570 TuF Gaming PLUS, Wi-Fi SSD – 870 QVO 1TB, Samsung RAM – (Single Channel) GSkill RipJaws 16GB @ 3000 MHz, Power Supply – EVGA SuperNova 750 Watt Gold, Operating System – Windows 11. To clarify the situation: the system stays cool, all drivers are up to date, BIOS could be outdated but caused issues even before a fresh install, reformatting Windows didn’t resolve it, and returning the CPU via RMA didn’t help. The GPU passed testing on another machine and I attempted dual-channel usage, though I’m still uncertain about its impact. Currently, I don’t have dual-channel enabled; it was just a test with a friend’s RAM to check compatibility. That attempt failed. Research suggests a RAM bottleneck can affect performance similarly. This led me to suspect the CPU issue before replacing it. In games, I notice low CPU and GPU activity, high RAM usage (80-90%), frequent stutters and drops in FPS, and generally poor performance across the board. Although temperatures never exceeded 81°C for the GPU (only during a test) and the CPU peaked at 77°C, benchmarks show everything runs smoothly. CineBench gives me a decent score, but RAM might have skewed it. SuperPosition rated the GPU and RAM similarly, with acceptable FPS numbers. I’m determined to find the exact cause since I’ve already tried several fixes. If this isn’t the RAM problem, what else could be the culprit? Thank you for your help—let me know if you recognize any similar symptoms.
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Crafter_015
10-29-2022, 01:22 PM #1

Hello, I own a PC for approximately three years now and have been facing significant slowdowns. Before sharing more details, here are my specifications: CPU – Ryzen 9 3900X (Auto OC), GPU – RTX 3070 Ti FE (Automatic Tuning), Motherboard – X570 TuF Gaming PLUS, Wi-Fi SSD – 870 QVO 1TB, Samsung RAM – (Single Channel) GSkill RipJaws 16GB @ 3000 MHz, Power Supply – EVGA SuperNova 750 Watt Gold, Operating System – Windows 11. To clarify the situation: the system stays cool, all drivers are up to date, BIOS could be outdated but caused issues even before a fresh install, reformatting Windows didn’t resolve it, and returning the CPU via RMA didn’t help. The GPU passed testing on another machine and I attempted dual-channel usage, though I’m still uncertain about its impact. Currently, I don’t have dual-channel enabled; it was just a test with a friend’s RAM to check compatibility. That attempt failed. Research suggests a RAM bottleneck can affect performance similarly. This led me to suspect the CPU issue before replacing it. In games, I notice low CPU and GPU activity, high RAM usage (80-90%), frequent stutters and drops in FPS, and generally poor performance across the board. Although temperatures never exceeded 81°C for the GPU (only during a test) and the CPU peaked at 77°C, benchmarks show everything runs smoothly. CineBench gives me a decent score, but RAM might have skewed it. SuperPosition rated the GPU and RAM similarly, with acceptable FPS numbers. I’m determined to find the exact cause since I’ve already tried several fixes. If this isn’t the RAM problem, what else could be the culprit? Thank you for your help—let me know if you recognize any similar symptoms.

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DiamondGaming4
Member
131
10-29-2022, 01:22 PM
#2
You need "RAM: (Single Channel) GSkill RipJaws 16GB @ 3000 MHz" – it’s one stick if the RAM is slow. Get two 16GB sticks as soon as possible!
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DiamondGaming4
10-29-2022, 01:22 PM #2

You need "RAM: (Single Channel) GSkill RipJaws 16GB @ 3000 MHz" – it’s one stick if the RAM is slow. Get two 16GB sticks as soon as possible!

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chiploster
Junior Member
38
10-29-2022, 01:22 PM
#3
You inserted the RAM into slots 1 and 3, or 2 and 4, depending on the configuration.
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chiploster
10-29-2022, 01:22 PM #3

You inserted the RAM into slots 1 and 3, or 2 and 4, depending on the configuration.

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Creeperm4ster
Member
192
10-29-2022, 01:22 PM
#4
I understand you're concerned about performance with a single-channel setup. Since you're considering an upgrade, let's explore the best RAM configuration to achieve optimal speed.
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Creeperm4ster
10-29-2022, 01:22 PM #4

I understand you're concerned about performance with a single-channel setup. Since you're considering an upgrade, let's explore the best RAM configuration to achieve optimal speed.

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Aerithix
Member
182
10-29-2022, 01:22 PM
#5
The single channel RAM is placed in its suggested slot, the fourth one. It’s been a while since I last attempted the dual channel setup to check, though I think I was using channels 2 and 4 correctly.
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Aerithix
10-29-2022, 01:22 PM #5

The single channel RAM is placed in its suggested slot, the fourth one. It’s been a while since I last attempted the dual channel setup to check, though I think I was using channels 2 and 4 correctly.

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Mazemace
Junior Member
36
10-29-2022, 01:22 PM
#6
You might want to pay attention—your performance isn’t what you expect. At 53GB/s with decent latency, it’s clear something’s off. I’d love your feedback to confirm. Skip the recommendation; Vengeance RAM is unpredictable on Ryzens. A pair of GSkill 3600CL18 would be a safer bet.
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Mazemace
10-29-2022, 01:22 PM #6

You might want to pay attention—your performance isn’t what you expect. At 53GB/s with decent latency, it’s clear something’s off. I’d love your feedback to confirm. Skip the recommendation; Vengeance RAM is unpredictable on Ryzens. A pair of GSkill 3600CL18 would be a safer bet.

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Alan4041
Member
210
10-29-2022, 01:22 PM
#7
I'll review it now. This app hasn't come across my radar before, but I'll give it a shot and share my findings soon.
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Alan4041
10-29-2022, 01:22 PM #7

I'll review it now. This app hasn't come across my radar before, but I'll give it a shot and share my findings soon.

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Winning4you
Junior Member
7
10-29-2022, 01:22 PM
#8
Ok so here is what I got. And comparing what I got compared to yours. Uh.. it doesn't look too great. If you're saying yours isn't the greatest then you should see this. I can't tell you exactly what I'm seeing here but this looks like a problem to me I don't really know. You be the judge:
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Winning4you
10-29-2022, 01:22 PM #8

Ok so here is what I got. And comparing what I got compared to yours. Uh.. it doesn't look too great. If you're saying yours isn't the greatest then you should see this. I can't tell you exactly what I'm seeing here but this looks like a problem to me I don't really know. You be the judge:

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Kynedee
Posting Freak
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10-29-2022, 01:22 PM
#9
I own a typical dual rank dual channel 3600 score, meaning less than half looks pretty poor—similar to the old DDR3 1800 back around eight years ago. To really boost your setup, consider upgrading to two 16GB 3600CL18 GSkill cards for about $60.
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Kynedee
10-29-2022, 01:22 PM #9

I own a typical dual rank dual channel 3600 score, meaning less than half looks pretty poor—similar to the old DDR3 1800 back around eight years ago. To really boost your setup, consider upgrading to two 16GB 3600CL18 GSkill cards for about $60.

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alerabbit
Posting Freak
840
10-29-2022, 01:22 PM
#10
It’s unclear what issue you’re facing, but upgrading might help resolve some of your concerns. It could also address more significant problems than just the current one. I’m focusing on the RAM upgrade you mentioned—hopefully that covers everything.
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alerabbit
10-29-2022, 01:22 PM #10

It’s unclear what issue you’re facing, but upgrading might help resolve some of your concerns. It could also address more significant problems than just the current one. I’m focusing on the RAM upgrade you mentioned—hopefully that covers everything.

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